🍎 Food GR July 8, 2024

Detection of Citrus tristetza virus (EU isolate) in plants for planting of citrus trees origin Italy

Classification: Non-compliance notification
Risk: Potential risk
Category: Intended for planting: not yet planted
Origin: Italy
Notifier: Greece

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Archived (older alert)

This alert was reported 751 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.

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What is this? A plant disease called Citrus tristeza virus has been found in young citrus trees from Italy.

What's happening? Greece found the virus in citrus trees that were shipped from Italy but not yet planted.

Does this affect me? If you bought young citrus trees from Italy, you may be affected.

What should I do? Do not plant these trees. Ask your local garden center or a plant expert for advice.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

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Agency-published detail

Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: Potential risk · Category: Intended for planting: not yet planted · Origin: Italy · Notifier: Greece

First published

July 8, 2024

Last refreshed by us

2 months ago

Severity (as classified)

Medium

Official source

https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=PH24.5226

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📋 Quick facts

Status

Archived (older alert)

Affects

First detected by us

May 17, 2026

Agency-reported start

July 8, 2024

Days active

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?

Detection of Citrus tristetza virus (EU isolate) in plants for planting of citrus trees origin Italy. Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: Potential risk · Category: Intended for planting: not yet planted · Origin: Italy · Notifier: Greece

▸ When was this alert issued?

This alert was issued on July 8, 2024 by EU RASFF.

▸ Which countries are affected?

The alert applies to Greece.

▸ How serious is this alert?

Medium risk. A medium risk means harm is possible under certain conditions. Read the notice and act on the recommended steps.

▸ What should I do?

If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.

▸ Where can I find the official notice?

The full official notice is published on webgate.ec.europa.eu.

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